TP-Link Archer T6E User manual

Archer T6E
AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter
Archer T8E
AC1750 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter
Archer T9E
AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter
Rev: 1.1.0
1910011548

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1）This device may not cause harmful interference.
2）This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand.
SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is
achieved at that distance.

CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the
general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
This device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP exposure guidelines and the European
Standard EN 62209-2. SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0.5 cm to the body,
while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of this device.
Carry this device at least 0.5 cm away from your body to ensure exposure levels remain at or
below the as-tested levels.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries
following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned
below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Belarus Not implemented
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund on
Svalbard.
Italy Implemented The public use is subject to general authorisation by the
respective service provider.
Russian
Federation
Limited
implementation
1. SRD with FHSS modulation
1.1. Maximum 2.5 mW e.i.r.p.
1.2. Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Permitted for use SRD for
outdoor applications without restriction on installation height
only for purposes of gathering telemetry information for
automated monitoring and resources accounting systems.
Permitte
d to use SRD for other purposes for outdoor
applications only when the installation height is not exceeding
10 m above the ground surface.
1.3.Maximum 100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications.

2. SRD with DSSS and other than FHSS wideband
modulation
2.1. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 2 mW/MHz. Maximum
100 mW e.i.r.p.
2.2. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 20 mW/MHz. Maximum
100 mW e.i.r.p. It is permitted to use SRD for outdoor
applications only for purposes of gathering telemetry
information for automated
monitoring and resources
accounting systems or security systems.
2.3. Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density is 10 mW/MHz. Maximum
100 mW e.i.r.p. Indoor applications.
Ukraine Limited
implementation
e.i.r.p. ≤100 mW with built-in antenna with amplification factor
up to 6 dBi.
ATTENTION: Due to EU law, the country settings must be identical to the country where the
device is operating (important due to non-harmonised frequencies in the EU).
Restricted to indoor use.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1）This device may not cause interference, and
2）This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
3）l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
4）l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This radio transmitter (IC: 8853A-T8E Model: Archer T8E, IC: 8853A-T9E Model: Archer T9E,
IC: 8853A-T6E Model: Archer T6E) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the
antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not
included in this list (Appendix A), having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for
that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 8853A-T8E Model: Archer T8E, IC: 8853A-T9E Model: Archer T9E,
IC: 8853A-T6E Model: Archer T6E) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec
les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types
d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste (Annexe A), et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal
indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

Caution:
1) The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
2) For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in
the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still
complies with the e.i.r.p. limit;
3) For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in
the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits
specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate; and
The high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350
MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to
LE-LAN devices.
DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz,
5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz.
Avertissement:
1) Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une
utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de
satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;
2) Le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant
les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation P.I.R.E.;
3) Le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant
la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit se conformer à la limitation P.I.R.E spécifiée pour l’exploitation
point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
En outre, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute
puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes
5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des
dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
Les produits utilisant la technique d'atténuation DFS (sélection dynamique des fréquences) sur
les bandes 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz et 5650-5725MHz.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20
cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Korea Warning Statements
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
NCC Notice
注意！
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行；經發現有干擾現象
時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電
信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。
於
5.25GHz
至
5.35GHz
區域內操作之無線設備的警告聲明
工作頻率 5.250~5.350GHz 該頻段限於室內使用。
BSMI Notice
安全諮詢及注意事項
請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。
請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。
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нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами
України.
Safety Information

When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the
product or the power adapter from the power source.
Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock
and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
Avoid water and wet locations.
This product can be used in the following countries:
Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
DC voltage
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to
European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize
its impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to
the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,
Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: AC1300/1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter
Model No.: Archer T6E/Archer T8E/Archer T9E
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical
regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
EN 300 328 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 & EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1
EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11: 2009 + A1: 2010 + A12: 2011 +A2: 2013
EN 62311: 2008
EN 301 893 V1.7.1
EN 50581: 2012
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for making this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: 2015-12-11

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CONTENTS
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................2
1.2 Features.....................................................................................................................2
1.3 Conventions...............................................................................................................2
1.4 LED Status.................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Installation............................................................................................. 4
2.1 Hardware Installation.................................................................................................4
2.2 Software Installation ..................................................................................................4
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ......................................................... 10
3.1 To connect using TWCU .........................................................................................10
3.2 To connect using WPS............................................................................................14
3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method ................................................. 14
3.2.2 PIN method.................................................................................................16
3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility ..................................................19
3.3.1 In Windows XP ...........................................................................................19
3.3.2 In Windows 7..............................................................................................20
3.3.3 In Windows 8..............................................................................................22
3.3.4 In Windows 8.1........................................................................................... 24
3.3.5 In Windows 10............................................................................................26
Chapter 4 Management........................................................................................ 28
4.1 Profile.......................................................................................................................28
4.1.1 Add a profile ...............................................................................................28
4.1.2 Modify a profile ...........................................................................................33
4.1.3 Delete a profile ...........................................................................................33
4.2 Advanced.................................................................................................................34
4.3 About .......................................................................................................................34
Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 and Windows 8)....................................... 36
Chapter 6 Uninstall Software............................................................................... 39
6.1 In Windows XP/7 .....................................................................................................39
6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC ................................................. 39
6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC ................................................40
6.2 In Windows 8/8.1/10................................................................................................42
6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC .................................................42
6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC ................................................44
Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 37
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 39

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Package Contents
Please verify that all the package contents below are available.
One Archer T6E/Archer T8E/Archer T9E AC1300/AC1750/AC1900 Wireless Dual Band
PCI Express Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
One Resource CD, including:
•TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) and Drivers
•User Guide
•Other helpful information
Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items is
damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Introduction
The adapter is a dual band 802.11ac client device designed to deliver a high-speed wireless
performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet
experience, such as downloading, gaming, and video streaming.
The adapter provides high speed wireless connection with other wireless clients. The incredible
speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your
network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11ac wireless will give you the
unexpected networking experience at speed much faster than 802.11n. It is also compatible with all
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n products.
The adapter supports WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2 encryption to prevent
outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.
The adapter is easy to install and manage. The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you step-by-step
through the installation process and the TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility (TWCU) will
instruct you to quickly set up a wireless connection.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the Archer T6E/Archer
T8E/Archer T9E is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your
desktop.
1.2 Features
Supports dual-band, 2.4GHz or 5GHz
Supports IEEE 802.11 ac
Seamlessly compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n products
Experience smoother video streaming and online gaming by choosing the clearer 5GHz band
for wireless connections
Supports 64/128 WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES), supports IEEE
802.1X
Supports Windows XP 32/64bit, Windows 7 32/64bit, Windows 8 32/64bit, Windows 8.1
32/64bit, Windows 10 32/64bit
Supports ad-hoc and infrastructure mode
Bundled utility provides quick & hassle-free installation
1.3 Conventions
You can set the parameters according to your demand. This User Guide is shared by Archer
T6E/Archer T8E and Archer T9E. Here in this Guide we use Archer T8E for example.

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The difference between them is:
Archer T6E AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter provide wireless data rate
of up to 400Mbps(2.4GHz) and 867Mbps(5GHz);
Archer T8E AC1750 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter provide wireless data rate
of up to 450Mbps(2.4GHz) and 1300Mbps(5GHz);
Archer T9E AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter provide wireless data rate
of up to 600Mbps(2.4GHz) and 1300Mbps(5GHz).
1.4 LED Status
LED status:
Status Working Status
On The adapter has been installed.
Flashing Data is being transmitted or received at a high data rate.

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Chapter 2 Installation
Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility
software from the Resource CD.
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. Install the antennas.
2. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer.
3. Open the case and locate an available PCI Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover on the
back of the PC. Keep the screws. Turn to your computer manufacturer for instructions if
needed.
4. Insert the PCI Express adapter into the PCI Express slot. Make sure that all of its pins have
touched the slot's contacts. Once the adapter has been firmly inserted, screw its fastening
tab. Then, close your PC case.
5. Insert the power cable back into the computer and turn on your computer.

Note:
When the hardware has been successfully installed on your computer, you may be prompted
'Found New Hardware Wizard' (as shown in Figure 2-1); please click Cancel, and then follow
the Software Installation steps to install driver and utility for your adapter.
Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP
2.2 Software Installation
The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows XP,
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. The procedures in different systems
are quite similar, therefore here we use the procedures in Windows 7 as an example.

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
Note:
For Archer T6E, TP-LINK Utility is not supported in Windows 10. And for Archer T8E/T9E,
TP-LINK Utility is not supported in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive and then select model Archer
T6E/Archer T8E/Archer T9E on the window that pops up (as shown in the below Figure
2-2). There will be a menu including: Install Driver and Utility and User Guide. Click
Install Driver and Utility to begin.
Figure 2-2

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2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-3
3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install TP-LINK Wireless
Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only can only install driver.
Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-4

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4. Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default.
Click Next in the screen below to continue.
Figure 2-5
5. Click Install to continue the setup.
Figure 2-6

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6. The utility and drivers will install. It may take 1~2 minutes.
Figure 2-7
7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup.
Figure 2-8
8. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the
following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray. If your system doesn’t
support the utility, the utility configuration page will not appear. To connect to a network,
please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.

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Figure 2-9

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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly
connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods.
Method One: To connect using TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility)
Archer T6E/Archer T8E/Archer T9E uses the TWCU as the management software. The utility
provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to
the wireless adapter. For Archer T6E, TP-LINK Utility is not supported in Windows 10. For
Archer T8E/T9E, TP-LINK Utility is not supported in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, please use
the Windows built-in Wireless Utility to join a network.
Method Two: To connect using WPS
By this method, you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that your Router or
access point supports WPS or QSS as is called by some other products.
Method Three: To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility
Windows users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network. For specific
operations, please go to Section 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility.
3.1 To connect using TWCU
1. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up on the screen. If the
utility page does not pop up, you can also launch the utility by double-clicking the icon
on your desktop.
Figure 3-1
2. The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To
connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name (SSID) and click
Connect. If you tick Connect automatically, the adapter will automatically connect to your